Your UCAS number is given to you when you apply to university and is an essential part of your application. However, knowing that it is important doesn’t help you when you are trying to find it. Applying to university can be stressful, especially when you don’t know where you can find important codes. Don’t worry, this article is here to alleviate that stress.
Your UCAS number (also called your Personal ID or UCAS ID) can be found a few different ways. It is ten digits long and is often displayed with spaces 123-456-7890.
The first place to look is on your UCAS Hub. You should also check your emails. UCAS sends you a welcome email when you first register or submit your application. Your school or college may be able to see your UCAS number if you applied through them. Lastly, you can contact UCAS directly.
Although it might feel like your UCAS number is impossible to find, I can assure you that it isn’t. In this article I’ll take you through all you need to know about your UCAS number, so that you know exactly where to find it.
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How do you find your UCAS number?
Your UCAS number is extremely easy to find. It is unique to you and should be shown to you when you log onto your UCAS Hub using the email address and password you used to initially sign up.
Ask your school or college
If you registered with your school or college you should be given a buzzword by them, allowing you to set up a UCAS account. On this website, you should find your UCAS number. Specifically, this number should be found on your UCAS application page.
If you don’t have the details you used to sign up then contact your school or college directly. Your teacher or careers advisor should be able to see your UCAS ID on their system.
Check your emails
When you first sign up to UCAS they send you a welcome email that includes your UCAS ID. Also, any emails you receive from UCAS should display this number. Therefore, you are usually able to find your UCAS number on emails from them directly.
Contact UCAS directly
If you have tried the methods above but still can’t find your UCAS number then it is time to contact them directly. Don’t set up a new account before trying this as it can create duplicate accounts and or applications.
UCAS phone number: (UK) 0371 468 0 470 (International) +44 330 3330 232
For further information on how to contact them directly check out the UCAS website here.
Where is your UCAS ID displayed?
Once you have an account on UCAS, you will be able to start filling out your application. This can definitely seem daunting, especially when you have to familiarise yourself with all of these new terms.
When you start filling out your application, this number should be displayed in the right hand corner of the screen. Remember, in order to view this number, you must have started an application.
Therefore, if you haven’t started an application, then you won’t see it. If you want to discover how to apply to university via UCAS, click this link to be taken to the UCAS website.
Is UCAS ID, UCAS number and Personal ID number the same thing?
Put simply, UCAS ID, UCAS number and Personal ID are exactly the same thing. These names are used interchangeably, so make sure that you don’t get confused.
Some students see the word ‘ID’ and think that this is different to the UCAS number. However, your UCAS ID cannot be used for identification outside of UCAS.
If you want to find out what can be used as ID for students. Check out this Think Student article.
How do you find your UCAS status code?
Status codes are essential numbers you will receive when you apply to university. They consist of a four digit and a sixteen digit code.
These codes allow you to set up a student bank account, which is extremely important for university. They prove to banks that you are eligible to have a student bank account.
As a result, there is a very simple way to find these numbers. They are located on the UCAS website. They should be found on your own, personal UCAS hub.
More information about status codes and student bank accounts can be found in more detail on the UCAS website.
Your status codes should also have been emailed to you once you get an unconditional offer from a university. This allows you to apply for student loans from a bank.
What is a UCAS number?
A UCAS number is a ten digit number, given to you when you apply to university. This code is unique to you meaning that nobody else will have your exact code.
This means that your UCAS number allows identification. Thousands of students apply to university. As a result, it is highly likely that somebody may have the same name as you.
Therefore, your number keeps you unique and makes sure that you are sent the correct emails and the information supplied to the universities about you is correct.
Don’t get confused with the terms ‘UCAS number’ and ‘UCAS points’. They may sound as if they do similar jobs. However, they are completely different! Check out this Think Student article to find out the definition of UCAS points.
What is the point of a UCAS number?
Your UCAS number is an essential part of your application. This is because it allows you to log in to UCAS track, in order to track your application.
UCAS track describes a programme which you can log in to, in order to keep tabs on your application. For example, it allows you to see which universities might have given you an offer.
Therefore, UCAS track allows you to stay organised and keep track of your university applications.
As you can see, your UCAS number is extremely important. Hopefully, this article has helped you understand what the UCAS number is and how to find out what yours is.